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Alexis Saelemaekers has returned to AC Milan as almost an entirely new signing, and Massimiliano Allegri’s faith is being justified.
MilanNews write how Saelemaekers is showing a different attitude and mindset compared to before. His desire and determination has always been there, but he is now combining it with end product and confidence in his ability.
Alexis ‘reborn’
The Belgian seems to have reborn after his stints in Italy at Bologna and Roma, and it’s precisely by his own and his coach’s will that he remained with the Rossoneri despite the enticements of Juventus and interest from the Premier League.
Saelemaekers has also been very important for his national team, starring over the international break against Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan. He got an assist in the first game, and then two in the second game.
Alexis remains an unpredictable player. He has always been useful in the non-possession phase, but now he’s improved dramatically in attack. In these first few outings with Milan, we’ve seen him up and down the right flank, which was Allegri’s vision.
The coach’s mission will therefore be to enhance the qualities of a player who is more mature, more aware of his own abilities and no doubt desperate to impress against his old club Bologna on Sunday.
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